Itinerary

January 19 - 21, 2026

Itinerary

January 19 - 21, 2026

Itinerary

January 19 - 21, 2026

Overview

January 19, 2026

Monday

Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour - Morning

Welcome Breakfast & Check-In

Pick up your welcome packet while you enjoy breakfast and coffee.

Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour - Morning

Discovery Day at DCCH

Archival tours, live craft demonstrations, and panel talks by the leading names of the design world.

Various Locations - Afternoon

Choose Your First Private Excursion

Choose from a selection of curated offsite excursions & presentations.

January 20, 2026

Tuesday

Various Locations - Morning

Choose Your Second Private Excursion

Choose from a selection of curated offsite excursions & presentations.

The Pimlico Road - Afternoon

Discovery Day on The Pimlico Road

A world of design and inspiration awaits at every turn with new collections, discussions from industry experts and more.

The Pimlico Road - Evening

Cocktails on The Pimlico Road

Attend a private cocktail party on The Pimlico Road.

January 21, 2026

Wednesday

Various Locations - All Day

Choose Your Third Private Excursion

Choose from a selection of curated offsite excursions & presentations.

Various Locations - All Day

Explore London’s Design Community

There’s so much more to discover.

Private Sessions

Attendees may choose up to three (3) of the following private sessions.

Showroom Event

de Gournay Porcelain Odyssey

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Excursion Outside London

Fermoie Studio, Print, Lampshades & Accessories Tour

Details

More private sessions from our Host Sponsors will be announced shortly.

Showroom Event

In Conversation with Nina Campbell & Steele Marcoux

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Excursion Outside London

Visit to Yavington Barn with Max Rollitt

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Excursion in London

Jamb Workshop Tours

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Excursion in London

Sparkling Brunch & Illuminated Tour at Claridge's

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Excursion in London

Cox London Workshop Tour

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Showroom Event

Hector Finch and Steele Marcoux: In Conversation

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Excursion Outside London

Immersive Tour of Porta Romana: Hand Crafted Lighting and Furniture Maker

Details
Excursion in London

Voysey House Tour: The Home of Sanderson

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Showroom Event

Breakfast with the First Lady of Textiles, Christine Van Der Hurd

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2026 Event Underwriters

Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is a premier destination for design and decoration excellence. Home to 130 showrooms and over 600 of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands, the Design Centre is the largest of its kind in Europe.

Pimlico Road is a globally celebrated destination for exquisite furniture, antiques, interiors and luxury fabrics making it a priority for designers across the world to visit. A key district within the Grosvenor Estate in Belgravia, the Pimlico Road is a meeting place for worldclass craftspeople, artisans, curators and makers. A truly unique area resulting in a creative neighborhood that tells a story of style, inspiration and exceptional craft.

The Wells Companies is a family of interior design entities that span the decorative arts industry, including Wells Textiles (Rose Cumming, Classic Cloth, and Vermilion Rugs), Wells Abbott Showrooms, Wells Design, Wells Warehouse, and Cottage Textiles.

2026 Media Partner

2026 Host Sponsors

Host sponsors offer exclusive experiences, behind the scenes tours, special presentations, and more.

2026 Supporting Brands

To Be Announced Soon

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Offered Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

de Gournay Porcelain Odyssey

An invitation to discover the rarely seen world of de Gournay’s hand-painted porcelain, ‘Porcelain Odyssey’ brings each stage of our craft to life with live demonstrations, historical displays, and video storytelling. Spanning multiple rooms transformed into immersive ateliers, visitors can explore the origins of de Gournay’s designs, witness centuries-old techniques in action, and even try their hand at porcelain painting. A celebration of artistry, heritage, and hands-on discovery, this is a unique opportunity to experience the full scope of de Gournay’s porcelain craft.

Offered Monday and Tuesday

Fermoie Studio, Print, Lampshades & Accessories Tour

Visit the Home of Fermoie for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Located in the historic market town of Marlborough, approximately an hour and three quarters outside of London and surrounded by the beautiful English countryside, this is where every Fermoie product is designed and made, offering a truly immersive experience into our artistry and craftsmanship.

Accompanied by directors Jamie Shawcross and Charlie Sharpley, your visit will include a guided tour of our creative studio and print factory, where you will discover how our designs evolve from the initial hand-drawn line to printing. You will also see lampshades and accessories being meticulously handmade by the team in our specialist workshop. As a final treat, you will be among the first to view our forthcoming Spring/Summer 2026 collection – a wonderful insight into what’s next for Fermoie.

Offered Wednesday

To be announced

Offered Monday Only

Inspiration and Breakfast with Nina Campbell

Join Nina Campbell in her flagship showroom on Pimlico Road for breakfast and learn about timeless design and interiors, historical influences and her design philosophy. Joining her will be Max Konig, Managing Director and Nina’s son, and Alice Deen, Head of Communications and Nina’s daughter. Nina will take designers on a tour of the showroom, including the Interior Design and Textile Studios, where a curated selection of furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, antiques, tableware and accessories are showcased.

Offered Tuesday Only

In Conversation with Nina Campbell & Steele Marcoux

Join Nina Campbell in her flagship showroom on Pimlico Road for a lively conversation with Steele Marcoux, Editor in Chief of Veranda, as they chat about timeless design and interiors, Nina’s distinctive design sensibility, and the inspiration and insights that are fueling her current work. 

Offered Monday and Tuesday

Visit to Yavington Barn with Max Rollitt

Join us for a special visit to Max Rollitt’s Yavington Barn, a grainstore-turned-emporium where antique treasures sit side by side with bespoke furniture, traditional workshops and a busy interiors studio. Hosted by Max, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the makers as you discover every corner of this hidden gem in the Hampshire countryside.

Offered Monday and Tuesday

Jamb Workshop Tours

Meet at our London shop for coffee round an open fire, surrounded by antique furniture and mantels and the latest additions to our reproduction collection of lighting and fireplaces. Once you have explored the shop — whether this means studying an 18th century mirror or the comfort of a Howard armchair — you will be driven (a journey of forty minutes) to our warehouse in South London. Here you will be guided through the Jamb stone and lighting workshops and witness how the mantels and lighting is created and hand patinated. The vast 22,000 sq ft space is divided into workshops, storage for over 200 antique mantels and furniture, and the studio where the lighting and fireplaces are designed. 

Join Jamb founders Will and Charlotte for a tour of the shop and warehouse; from chisels to longcase clocks; from our rigorous design process to our exacting craftsmanship.

Offered Tuesday Only

Sparkling Brunch & Illuminated Tour at Claridge's

Join us in the heart of Mayfair for a Champagne Brunch at the world renowned Claridge’s Hotel. After a guided tour of bespoke projects commissioned for the hotel, designers will have a chance to sit down over a private brunch and mingle with the teams behind Collier Webb and George Spencer Designs. This exclusive event promises to be an unforgettable blend of tradition, design, and sophistication.

Offered Monday and Tuesday

Cox London Workshop Tour

Chris and Nicola Cox invite you to their London workshops, where each Cox London piece is mindfully created by their ever-growing team of skilled and emerging artists, engineers, designers, and finishing experts.

The Cox London Workshops comprise seven distinct spaces, offering a glimpse into ancient and mesmerizing craft techniques, including pouring molten bronze, hand-forging iron, and applying specialist finishes. Guests will see awe-inspiring one-off pieces ready for installation within some of the most beautiful spaces across the globe.

Offered Monday Only

Hector Finch in Conversation with Steele Marcoux

Join Steele Marcoux, editor in chief of Veranda in conversation with British designer Hector Finch and get the inside track on creating designs with soul. In an increasingly mechanized world, discover why timeless design and superior craftsmanship are at the heart of an interior design project. Learn the significance of the maker’s hand, the beauty of materials and preview a special film introducing you to the artisan makers Hector Finch works closely with, translating his vision into reality through meticulous execution.

Offered Monday and Tuesday

Immersive Tour of Porta Romana: Hand Crafted Lighting and Furniture Maker

Designers will be transported to Porta Romana’s studio in the beautiful Surrey countryside, where warm coffee and pastries await. Designers will be immersed in a unique behind-the scenes tour to witness the artistry of sculpting, casting, lampshade making and painting. Porta Romana’s design team will discuss their product development process, showcasing customization and the creation of bespoke pieces that grace the world’s most beautiful interiors. Experience the skill of their lampshade team and discover how different linings effect the light output and ambiance. Join skilled artisans in the Painting Studio to learn about their detailed finishes, and even try your hand at gold leafing your own sculpted bird to cherish as a keepsake. Designers will be treated to lunch in the charming Pottery Studio.

Offered Monday Only

Voysey House Tour: The Home of Sanderson

Featuring the Original Morris & Co.

Tour of Voysey House, built in 1902 as an extension to the wallpaper factory for Arthur Sanderson & Sons. Linked via a footbridge, a fire in 1928 caused irreparable damage to the main factory but left this building unscathed. Fast-forward nearly 100 years and Sanderson Design Group has moved back to their original home for the next chapter of design.

Guests will be divided into smaller groups to tour the home of Sanderson:

  • Step into the archive, consisting of over 65,000 precious objects, including original artworks, textiles, wallpapers and logbooks that underpin the history of Sanderson and William Morris.
  • Visit the studio to meet the designers, observe their creative processes, and ask questions.
  • Block printing workshop in the showroom, using original William Morris woodblocks from the archive.

Lunch will be provided at Voysey House, with the option to take it on the journey back to Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.

Offered Tuesday Only

Voysey House Tour: The Home of Sanderson

Featuring Giles Deacon

Tour of Voysey House, built in 1902 as an extension to the wallpaper factory for Arthur Sanderson & Sons. Linked via a footbridge, a fire in 1928 caused irreparable damage to the main factory but left this building unscathed. Fast-forward nearly 100 years and Sanderson Design Group has moved back to their original home for the next chapter of design.

Guests will be divided into smaller groups to tour the home of Sanderson:

  • Step into the archive, consisting of over 65,000 precious objects, including original artworks, textiles, wallpapers and logbooks that underpin the history of Sanderson and William Morris.
  • Visit the studio to meet the designers, observe their creative processes, and ask questions.
  • Sanderson x Giles Deacon product showcase in the showroom with Giles Deacon.

 

Lunch will be provided at Voysey House, with the option to take it on the journey back to The Pimlico Road.

Offered Monday and Tuesday

Breakfast with the First Lady of Textiles, Christine Van Der Hurd

Meet design legend Christine Van Der Hurd, one of the most creative minds in the interior industry and go behind the scenes of her studio and textile atelier on London’s famous Portobello Road. Winner of House & Garden’s Lifetime Achievement Award 2024, Christine has made her mark on the industry through a lifetime of work.

Christine’s talent and integrity has taken her into the studios of some of the world’s leading designers and architects. Collaborators name Adam Bray, Capellini, Liberty London, 8 Holland Street, Louis Vuitton and Jermaine Gallacher. Commissions count fashion houses such Yves Saint Laurent and the carpeting for London’s Annabels and Henri Bendel’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue, NY.

Christine will take you on a personal tour of her studio where you can preview new collections. She will tell the design stories of recent Vanderhurd projects from the quintessential English country estate Beaverbrook and how she worked closely with interior designer Nicola Harding on the bespoke textiles. Another example she’ll explore is the residential Park Slope Townhouse in Brooklyn where her custom carpets and textiles expressed an artistic approach.

Along the way you can take a closer look at Vanderhurd’s textiles and learn about the intricate craftsmanship. Hand woven rugs, flatweaves, dhurries, embroidery and wallpaper are made using an array of traditional methods. All combine her deep understanding of weaving and an intuitive eye for color, pattern and texture.

The visit includes a rare glimpse of Christine’s archives. Some of Vanderhurd’s designs also are preserved as part of the prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum.